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N F Railway to actively support implementation of “Fit India Freedom Run”

N F Railway to actively support implementation of “Fit India Freedom Run”

Indian Railways has decided to fully support the new initiative “Fit India Freedom Run" introduced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. This event which started on 15th August will continue till 2nd October 2020. The initiative is being taken up under the aegis of the Fit Indian Movement. NFR is also fully participating in the nationwide initiative. "Fit India Run" has been conceived keeping in view the indispensable need to keep ourselves fit while maintaining social distancing. In this run one can run/walk along a route of his/her choice, at a time that suits him/her.…
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The United States government has entered into a US$ 1.525 billion deal with Moderna

The United States government has entered into a US$ 1.525 billion deal with Moderna

Coronavirus Vaccine Tracker, August 13: The United States government has entered into a US$ 1.525 billion deal with Moderna, a US-based biotech company, for securing the supply of 100 million doses of the novel Coronavirus vaccine that the company is developing. With this, the United States government now has advance supply agreements with five companies whose candidate vaccines are being considered to be the leading contenders to get approved. This is the second deal with Moderna. Earlier, the US government had promised US$ 995 million to the company for the development of technology that is being used for the first…
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The COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Gamaleya centre will be registered on August 12.

The COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Gamaleya centre will be registered on August 12.

Amid the high number of coronavirus cases across the world, Russia is all set to register world's first COVID-19 vaccine next week, according to reports. The vaccine was developed by Gamaleya Research Institute and the Russian Defence Ministry. The vaccine will be registered on August 12. "The COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Gamaleya centre will be registered on August 12. At the moment, the last, third, stage is underway. The trials are extremely important. We have to understand that the vaccine must be safe. Medical professionals and senior citizens will be the first to get vaccinated," Gridnev told reporters, according…
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A new infectious disease caused by a tick-borne virus has killed seven people and infected 60 others in China

A new infectious disease caused by a tick-borne virus has killed seven people and infected 60 others in China

A new infectious disease caused by a tick-borne virus has killed seven people and infected 60 others in China, official media here reported on Wednesday, warning about the possibility of its human-to-human transmission. More than 37 people in East China’s Jiangsu Province contracted with the SFTS Virus in the first half of the year. Later, 23 people were found to have been infected in East China’s Anhui province, state-run Global Times quoted media reports. A woman from Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu, who suffered from the virus showed onset of symptoms such as fever, coughing. Doctors found a decline of leukocyte,…
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A new infectious disease caused by a tick-borne virus has killed seven people and infected 60 others in China

A new infectious disease caused by a tick-borne virus has killed seven people and infected 60 others in China

A new infectious disease caused by a tick-borne virus has killed seven people and infected 60 others in China, official media here reported on Wednesday, warning about the possibility of its human-to-human transmission. More than 37 people in East China’s Jiangsu Province contracted with the SFTS Virus in the first half of the year. Later, 23 people were found to have been infected in East China’s Anhui province, state-run Global Times quoted media reports.
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COVID-19: Lincoln Pharma launches immunity booster tabs

COVID-19: Lincoln Pharma launches immunity booster tabs

The market size for Vitamin C and Zinc tablets is estimated at around Rs. 150-crore in India and growing at 15% per annum. Now, Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Limited has launched chewable Vitamin C + Zinc tablet for the markets in India. The tablet is an evidence-based bio-active for natural immunity in a combination of zinc that boosts antiviral activity and protection against COVID 19. Whole-Time Director of Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Limited, Mr Ashish R. Patel said, during this COVID 19 Pandemic, immunity & immunity boosters are the only way to protect against the Virus. Vitamin-C & Zinc tablet has become a necessity…
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Special milk that can prevent corona for only 20 rupees! Sales are booming in the state

Special milk that can prevent corona for only 20 rupees! Sales are booming in the state

Special milk that can prevent corona for only 20 rupees! Sales are booming in the stateThe Karnataka Milk Federation has claimed that milk is beneficial for boosting the immune system this time around. The Karnataka Milk Federation has claimed that milk is beneficial for boosting the immune system this time around.The company sells Tulsi-milk, milk with langar, Ashwagandha milk etc. The price is set at Rs 25 per 200 ml. But the sale is at 20 rupees. According to the Karnataka Milk Federation, no vaccine has yet been discovered in Corona. The only way is to increase immunity.In early June,…
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Amitabh Bachchan pens important post on alarming effects of COVID-19 on mental health

Amitabh Bachchan pens important post on alarming effects of COVID-19 on mental health

Amitabh Bachchan pens important post on alarming effects of COVID-19 on mental healthBollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has been undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at a hospital in Mumbai, has shared his thoughts about being in isolation for the past weeks and the effects it can have on the mental health of all those being treated for the same. In a blog post, highlighting the effects the disease can have on mental health, partly owing to the inability to be in contact with people. He said, “There is no one about or around .. and the freedom to be able to do that will extend…” Bachchan wrote…
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Survey says Almonds are a preferred snack

Survey says Almonds are a preferred snack

According to a recent survey conducted across 11 cities in India between 3 to 24 March by IPSOS, a research consulting firm, 91% of the participants try and opt for healthier alternatives whilst snacking. As India witnesses a behavioural change in snacking patterns and an overall shift towards healthier alternatives across the length and breadth of the country, almonds are a key preferred and healthy snack amongst both vegetarians and non-vegetarians across all age groups.  The IPSOS-conducted survey aimed to identify the snacking habits and preferences amongst a group of people whose dietary preferences were divided into two categories -…
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